Dentistry is largely focused on a biomedical and behavioural model of care, made up of chairside interventions such as fillings, implants and oral hygiene instruction. But studies show that some individuals are not as responsive ...
Dentistry in Canada is a self-regulated profession. And with self-regulation comes responsibilities, one of which is to be engaged. Dr. Lesia Waschuk is a compliance specialist and risk management consultant from Toronto, and currently a ...
Dr. Chantal Czerednikow, General Dentist from Montreal QC, hosts the latest education session from The Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health. Featuring presentations from six expert panelists in language, advocacy and caregiving, this in-depth ...
Given their proximity to patients during treatment and the types of procedures they perform, dentists are considered a high-risk group for acquiring COVID-19. Yet there is no current data or literature to evaluate the incidence ...
The benefits of interdisciplinary care in dentistry first became apparent to Dr. Sam Hickman during his time at the Mayo Clinic, where he was clearly impressed by how the specialist dental care center operated as ...
Dental departments are often the best kept secret in hospitals, supporting patients in a way that can sometimes be overshadowed by the broader strokes of systemic healthcare. But since its founding in the early 1980s, the ...
A recent study on the contamination of wastewater with pharmaceuticals found that the US had some of the highest levels of contaminants in drinking water worldwide. And while there has long been a concrete plan ...
Despite a heavy reliance on technology, medicine and science, at the end of the day, dentistry is a people business. And though the distinction between patient and person may seem subtle, according to Dr. Christophe ...